PHCY 472-484
Elective Drug Information
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
2014-2015 Academic Year
(Date Submitted to OEE: )
Preceptor/site information
Preceptor to add all contact information here as well as site name and address.
school Faculty
Philip Rodgers, PharmD, FCCP
Assistant Dean of Pharmacy Practice Partnerships
Office: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, CB# 7566, Beard 109 Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Telephone: 919-966-1705 Fax: 919-966-9730
Email: Office Hours: by appointment
Kim Leadon, M.Ed.
Director, Office of Experiential Education (OEE)
Office: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, CB# 7566, Beard 109F Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Telephone: 919-966-3023 Fax: 919-966-9730
Email: Office Hours: by appointment
Course Credit and Experiential Hours
4.0 credit hours and 160 experiential hours
Course section number
Section 956
Site Description
Preceptor to add description here.
Course Description
The goal of the Drug Information APPE is to provide experience and understanding of the philosophy and scope of a Drug Information Center (DIC), as well as develop competency in the use of drug information systems, application of the primary drug literature in responding to drug information requests, and effective oral and written communication skills.
PREREQUISITES
Students must successfully complete PY1, PY2 and PY3 didactic courses.
Desired Course Outcomes and OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this drug information experiential course, the student pharmacist will be able to:
1. Understand the structural and functional dimensions of a Drug Information Service
2. Appreciate the necessity of effective communication of drug information orally and in writing with other healthcare professionals
3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complete process of appropriately handling drug information questions and consultations. Under completion of the rotation, the learner will be able to perform the following tasks:
ü Properly obtain the required background information for a given drug information question
ü Obtain appropriate resources in an expeditious manner needed to answer a given drug information question or consult
ü Analyze collected data and apply judgment in responding to a drug information question
ü Properly follow-up on drug information questions
4. Demonstrate a minimum knowledge of varied drug information resources
ü Be familiar with the most common references of all types used in the DIC
ü Demonstrate an ability to utilize secondary reference sources to effectively search the literature
ü Identify criteria for selection of references for the DIC
5. Develop an ability to critically assess drug literature in preparation to answer a question
6. Gain an understanding of and participate in the support provided to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee by Drug Information Services
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of the most common acute and chronic disease states encountered in the drug/medical information setting.
8. Complete rotation specific goals, objectives and projects as determined by the preceptor
9. Demonstrate mature and professional attitudes, habits, values and behaviors.
Site specific objectives
Preceptor to add information here
Description of Teaching/Learning Methods
· Experiential learning: applying knowledge, skills and attitudes learned in the classroom to a drug information practice setting.
· Self-directed learning: students will engage with course content by independent work and selected course assignments.
Recommended Learning Resources
· Students must have internet access and a UNC email account
· The Experiential Education Manual available on the school’s website at http://pharmacy.unc.edu/programs/the-pharmd/office-of-experiential-education/experiential-education-manual.
· Nemire R. and Kier K. Pharmacy Student Survival Guide, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill Companies, 2009, ISBN: 0-07-136195-2.
Required Materials
· Short lab coat with UNC name badge
· RxPreceptor at www.rxpreceptor.com is the rotation management software system that will be used by OEE to track all pharmacy rotations and associated information.
· Preceptors may require and/or recommend additional materials for their rotations. Students are expected to communicate with the preceptor regarding such requirements prior to the rotation start date.
Expectations for STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
· To receive full credit for this course, students are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled rotation activities; arrive on time; and remain until required activities have been completed or they are dismissed by their preceptor. It is expected that students will come to the rotation site with an open mind and respectful demeanor.
· Student preparedness for topic discussions, patient case discussions, etc. is a critical element in this course.
· The faculty and staff consider the preceptor-student relationship as collegial and respectful. As more experienced, professional colleagues, preceptors generally view themselves as mentors in the student’s professional development. Students should expect preceptors to communicate expectations and instructions clearly and concisely. Students should also expect preceptors to provide them with relevant resources, activities, experiences and feedback to facilitate success in the curriculum and in practice. Preceptors are fully committed to fulfilling this responsibility and will work to ensure that each student has the opportunity to be successful. In return, preceptors expect students to behave in a professional, responsible, and ethical manner; demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm for learning, and respect for themselves and others; be prepared for each session; be flexible and be accountable for their assigned responsibilities.
Office of Experiential Education and Site Specific POLICIES
Students and preceptors are expected to comply with the OEE policies and procedures published in the Experiential Education Manual at http://pharmacy.unc.edu/programs/the-pharmd/office-of-experiential-education/experiential-education-manual. Preceptors may require and/or recommend additional site specific policies for their rotations. Students are expected to communicate with the preceptor regarding such requirements prior to the rotation start date. Site specific forms and requirements may be listed for individual sites in RxPreceptor.
Special Needs
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with documented disabilities or accessibility concerns in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a medical condition, disability, or accessibility concern that may impact your ability to meet the academic demands or requirements of the course, please contact the appropriate office on your campus. Students are required to self-identify for disability/accessibility support.
· Chapel Hill based students, contact Accessibility Resources and Services in person at the Student and Academic Services Building (SASB) Suite 2126, by email at or via their website at http://accessibility.unc.edu.
· Asheville based students, please contact Disability Services in person at 258 Brown Hall, by phone at (828) 232-5050, or by email at .
Student Activities and Assignments
Students will work with preceptors to complete activities and assignments which will enable them to accomplish the objectives by the end of the rotation. Several disease state and/or drug discussions that are student and/or preceptor led should also be conducted.
required assignments/projects
Preceptor to add information here if appropriate.
Late Assignment Policy
All assignments must be submitted by the designated deadline. Ramifications for late assignments will be at the discretion of the preceptor.
Assessment and Grading
The student will be assessed by the preceptor on performance and professionalism at the midpoint and at the end of the rotation. Please see experiential course assessment tools at the end of the syllabus. The midpoint evaluation will NOT be used in the calculation of the student’s grade however it will provide a basis for feedback regarding the student’s progress, including action items where necessary for the rest of the rotation. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to assure a midpoint evaluation is completed by the preceptor. Within one week of rotation midpoint, students not receiving a midpoint evaluation that is documented in RxPreceptor should notify the Office of Experiential Education.
Grading Scale: Honors: 93.0 - 100% Pass: 70.0 – 92.9% Fail: <70.0%
Grade Adjustment Policy
Students who wish to appeal a rotation grade should follow the progression guidelines described at http://pharmacy.unc.edu/programs/the-pharmd/current-students/student-handbook/academic-guidelines/progression-c4c8
Remediation Policy
Remediation is not offered.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY
· Incomplete grades will be assigned when rotation assignments are not completed due to extenuating circumstances (i.e. prolonged illness, unexpected medical procedure required, family emergencies, etc.) but the student is capable/competent of passing the rotation. A preceptor should contact the Office of Experiential Education before the conclusion of the rotation to notify of “incomplete” status and provide rationale.
· Incomplete grades must be resolved within the first 8 weeks of the following semester.
· All incompletes must be resolved prior to being cleared for graduation.
Course Failure
· A non-passing rotation grade will require a “make-up” rotation that is scheduled by the Office of Experiential Education. A “make-up” rotation will be scheduled at a different practice site and with a different preceptor. The failing grade is not removed from the student’s transcript.
· Despite this course being Honors/Pass/Fail, a failing grade in this course will be incorporated in the GPA (4 hr credit).
Preceptor Assessment / EXPERIENTIAL COURSE EVALUATION
The student will submit their evaluation of the rotation, site and preceptor in RxPreceptor no later than one week following the completion of the rotation. The goal of this formal evaluation survey at the end of each experiential course is to achieve 100% student participation. Student participation is an important criterion in assessing the effectiveness of a course and its instructors or preceptors. At the end of the fall semester, preceptors will be given access to their student feedback (no student names included) in order for them to improve rotations. If a preceptor has had only one student during the previous year, access to student feedback will not be provided.
Attendance Policy
Preceptors acknowledge that extenuating circumstances occasionally occur that prevent attendance during rotation. At the discretion of the preceptor, an excused absence during one rotation period will be allowed as long as the objectives of the rotation are met. Any unexcused absence during the course of a rotation month must be made up in a way that meets with the preceptor’s approval. Failure to make up missed work will result in a grade of incomplete.
Excused absences: Planned or unplanned absences are excused only under the following circumstances, which are beyond the control of the student:
· Medical necessity refers to unpredictable or serious illness of the student or an immediate family member. Documentation, such as a physician letter, may be required at the request of the preceptor. Routine medical or dental visits do not meet this criterion. Students should schedule routine medical or dental visits at the end of the day to avoid missing a full day of rotation.
· Bereavement Policy: An absence may be excused due to the death of a student's immediate family member (parent, child, spouse, grandparent, or sibling). Absences should not exceed a total of 4 absences during the rotation month. Excused absences do not have to be made up; however, if the preceptor determines that the objectives of the rotation cannot be met as a result of the excused absences, the student should work out a way to make up missed time at the preceptor's convenience.
· Participation in a pre-approved professional activity (i.e. activities of the School, local, state, or national pharmacy organizations) constitutes an excused absence provided the student informs the preceptor of the planned absence at the beginning of the rotation. Documentation of the professional activity is required. Work as an employee does NOT constitute participation in a professional activity. Events that PY4 students are encouraged to attend include the NCAP Annual Convention in October, Career Day which is typically scheduled in early November and the School’s Student Research Symposium in late spring.
· Participation in Residency Interviews: It is understandable that students seeking residency training may have many interview dates from mid-January to the first week of March, with the majority occurring in February. The student must inform the preceptor of any planned interview(s) upon first contact with the preceptor prior to the start of the rotation, if at all possible, or immediately at the time the interview is scheduled if during the course of a rotation month. When possible, especially if more than 2 interviews are anticipated, students are encouraged to schedule interviews to occur over several rotations, so that the February rotation is not the only affected experience. For interviews during the same rotation month, students should attempt when possible to consolidate interview days and combine/arrange travel to minimize time away from rotation (for example, departing after the workday on rotation). Two days’ absence in one rotation month will be allowed without need for make-up time. Any additional days taken for residency interviews may have to be made up at the discretion of the preceptor. Documentation of scheduled interviews is required; this should be at least but is not limited to, per the preceptor’s prerogative, an email to the preceptor copied to the regional faculty member noting the location and dates required for the interview. Students cannot exceed a total of six days’ absence for residency interviews during a rotation month without prior approval from their local experiential faculty. Thus, in summary: up to 2 days absence/rotation for interviews will be excused; 3-6 days absence/rotation will be made up at the discretion of the preceptor; and more than 6 days absence/rotation need to be approved by the local experiential faculty member.
· Other extenuating circumstances: The preceptor may, at his/her discretion, approve a request for an excused absence for other reasons. When possible, such requests should be made in writing at the beginning of the practice experience.
Unexcused absences are absences from rotation for any reason not listed above.
Absence Notification Policy: The student must contact the preceptor of an anticipated absence as early as possible prior to the absence. If circumstances prevent the student from providing prior notification, the student or his/her designate should contact the preceptor by phone first thing in the morning of the absence. Messages should include the student’s name, a brief summary of reason for absence, and anticipated date of return. The preceptor will determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused.
PLAGIARISM AND REFERENCING
We encourage you to use a variety of information resources to support your assignments, but you must give credit for any and all ideas that are not originally your own. In addition to citing published works, you must also reference any ideas derived from the Internet, lectures or seminars, or personal correspondence. More information on referencing can be found in the following journal article: Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals. NEJM 1997; 336(4): 309-315 (http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/336/4/309.